And the world’s most expensive city is... Singapore


PETALING JAYA: If you think living in Paris, London, Tokyo or New York is expensive, wait until you cross the causeway down south!

Malaysians will most likely think twice now before holidaying in Singapore after The Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) listed the island republic as the world’s most expensive city to live in.

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